August
7, 2018
The Richmond Police
Department is gearing up to celebrate National Night Out tonight, the
biggest city-wide party of the year, and all city residents are invited to
participate.
The annual event, to be
held Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, brings police and neighbors together in
support of crime prevention during an evening full of fun for all ages. A
strong partnership between the citizens and law enforcement is a powerful tool
in fighting crime which begins with building a sense of community.
Numerous National Night
Out events will be hosted throughout the Richmond area. To find an event near
your neighborhood, visit
“National Night Out is an evening that showcases our
relationship with the city of Richmond through over 100 community events!” said
Captain Daniel Minton with the Community, Youth and Intervention
Services Unit. “This bond is what leads to crime reductions and makes our
mission statement a reality: We make Richmond a safer city through community
policing and engagement”
National Night Out is a night designed to forge strong relationships between neighborhoods and police. The annual event also helps police officers and citizens work together to heighten awareness of crime and drug prevention.
